Posted 6 days ago
Customer Service Specialist
@ Univar Solutions
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Univar Solutions is hiring a Customer Service Specialist to handle order taking, process orders end to end, and act as a single point of contact for customers. The role coordinates order fulfillment, provides information to customers and resolves problems. The posting states a competitive salary and global career advancement and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process customer orders
- Develop solutions to customer needs and opportunities
- Build and sustain long-term customer partnerships
- Resolve problems and non-conformances quickly
- Coordinate order fulfillment
Requirements summary:
- University degree or college diploma in a related field such as chemistry, sales or customer service
- Two years of customer service experience
- Strong organizational skills and excellent time management
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | chemistry, sales, customer service |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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Univar Solutions
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A global leader in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution
Full company description
Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,219
- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Chemical
- E-Commerce
- Environmental Consulting
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Univar Solutions
- Specialties
- Industries served: agricultural chemicals
- biofuels
- chemical manufacturing
- coatings
- compounding
- energy
- food
- forestry
- mining
- pharmaceutical
- personal care
- pest control
- waste management
- water treatment
- agriculture
- chemical distribution
- adhesives
- and Clean Foods
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Downers Grove, IL |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1924 |
| Specialties | Industries served: agricultural chemicalsbiofuelschemical manufacturingcoatingscompoundingenergyfoodforestryminingpharmaceutical |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 36 |
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A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
About the position:
Reporting to the CS Manager, the Customer Service Specialist is responsible for handling activities including order taking, processing orders from beginning to end, providing a single point of contact to ensure a consistent customer experience, coordinating order fulfillment, providing necessary information to customers, and problem resolution.
What we offer:
Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
Competitive salary
Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company.
What you’ll do:
Receive and process customer orders
Develop solutions to customer needs/opportunities
Build and sustain long-term customer partnerships
Display effective communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborate effectively with team members
Resolve problems and non-conformances quickly
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
University degree or College diploma with specialized training in a related field (i.e. chemistry, sales, or customer service) with two (2) years of customer service experience
Must have a strong organizational aptitude, be detailed oriented and have excellent time management skills
Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Must be a team player who is customer-oriented and self-motivated with a proven ability to interface confidently with internal and external stakeholders
Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word
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Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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